Solar Insiders - a Renew Economy Podcast Four million and counting – the race to make the PV puzzle pieces fit
Nov 21, 2024
Baran Yildiz, a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales and leader of Project Cicada, dives into the integration of Australia’s four million rooftop solar systems into the grid. He discusses the challenges of energy management and federal policies impacting renewables. The conversation highlights innovative strategies for optimizing solar use, like using electric hot water systems as thermal batteries, and encourages consumer behavior changes to enhance grid efficiency. Tune in for a blend of humor and insightful energy dialogue!
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Four Million Rooftop Solar Systems
- Australia recently celebrated a milestone of four million rooftop solar installations.
- This achievement highlights the growing popularity of solar for household energy independence and cost savings.
Project Cicada's Objectives
- Project Cicada aims to understand the compliance of consumer energy resources (CER) including rooftop solar, batteries, EVs, and bi-directional chargers.
- The project will investigate the impact of these resources on virtual power plants and assess curtailment fairness across different customer groups and states.
Public Acceptance of Curtailment
- In previous research involving social scientists, householders expressed a willingness to accept solar curtailment for the greater good.
- They emphasized the importance of transparency and infrequent curtailment events.